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Research carried out by UK Power Networks and the charity Motability shows that more than two thirds of disabled drivers plan to make the switch to an electric vehicle in the next decade – but the lack of accessible charging infrastructure is seen as a main barrier stopping them from getting an EV.
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In a new report published today (22 March 2022), industry leaders – including experts from EY, UKPN, Motability, Mitie Group PLC and Connected Kerb – unanimously call for a “step change” in the ambition of the UK’s EV charging rollout to deliver the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and support the UK’s net zero goals.
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Dr Giulia Privitera, Social Sustainability Strategy and Programme Manager at UK Power Networks, discusses breaking down barriers to make EV chargepoints accessible for all.
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Caroline Jacobs, Head of Development at the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC), highlights the inaccessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charge points for older and disabled motorists and the work being done to help improve this.
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National disability charities, Motability and Designability, have published findings from the user engagement phase of the project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible to disabled people.
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Motability and UK Power Networks have joined forces to help disabled drivers make the switch to electric vehicles – by mapping out accessible charging infrastructure.
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